Welcome

Welcome to the City of Jacksonville, Military Affairs and Veterans (MAV) Department. We have an amazing and talented team of professionals who are dedicated to providing you with timely and competent services and answers to your questions.

The MAV team functions within the following three priorities:

First, we are an advocate for the expansion of military infrastructure, personnel, and jobs within the City of Jacksonville and throughout Northeast Florida. The department team works closely with military, business, community, and elected leaders at the local, state, and national levels to deliver a compelling message that Jacksonville is the most "Military and Veteran Friendly City in the United States" and that Jacksonville is strategically important to the security posture of the nation.

Second, the MAV department is committed to delivering timely and competent services to our large and growing Veteran community. MAV staff is ready to assist Veterans, their survivors and their caregivers who seek access to pensions, healthcare, disability ratings, GI Bill, and other earned benefits.

Third, the MAV department sponsors and promotes city-wide events to publically recognize the service and sacrifice of the military men and women serving at area installations, and the large and growing Veterans population in Jacksonville and across Northeast Florida.

Thank you again for visiting the City of Jacksonville, Military Affairs and Veteran Department website. Please contact us at one of the following numbers, or visit our offices in City Hall, if we can be of any assistance.

Military Affairs matters: (904) 630-3621

Veteran Services: (904) 630-3680

Please feel free to contact our Director, Bill Spann, should you need additional assistance. He can be reached at bspann@coj.net or 904-630-7087.